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Cheap camera for lite use

12-14-2008, 09:32 PM

I am a contractor and I do quite a bit of odd plumbing jobs. I have been looking into getting a camera system for pipes,but I cant swing the 6k for a seesnake and I wouldn't use it enough to warrant spending that if I could afford it. I found an extremely cheap one at harbor freight and was considering purchasing it. I know it is far inferior to a see snake, but what would you guys recommend?

After only a few days on this forum I already know that any advice you give me is good advice, so im not doubting you.... What do you think I could find a used one for? I know the one from HF is far from a quality product, but they do have an exteneded warranty where they replace it no questions asked as many times as it needs to be. With out that warranty I would never buy any of their stuff

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It is basicly the same as the "under water camera" they sell but a diffrent housing around the camera, and a push rod,

Push sticks/blocks Save Fingers
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I am a contractor and I do quite a bit of odd plumbing jobs. I have been looking into getting a camera system for pipes,but I cant swing the 6k for a seesnake and I wouldn't use it enough to warrant spending that if I could afford it. I found an extremely cheap one at harbor freight and was considering purchasing it. I know it is far inferior to a see snake, but what would you guys recommend?

Sweets
G/C buddy of mine bought one out of absolute emergency needs.It did not even finish the job he bought it for,a rock in a three inch line.I think he said it was 750 bucks.Took it back same afternoon.

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Sweets
G/C buddy of mine bought one out of absolute emergency needs.It did not even finish the job he bought it for,a rock in a three inch line.I think he said it was 750 bucks.Took it back same afternoon.

Wow, that def. looks like something I should stay away from......

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I know which one you are talking about, I bought one for a small job and it died the first time througha 4" cast trap. Harbour freight replaced the unit since it was one day old. The second one heats up and looses video after 5 minutes. Unit it only good for straight clean 4" pvc. I bought the seesnake self leveling, lcd, 200' color, d.v.d. -----my troubles are over.

I am a contractor and I do quite a bit of odd plumbing jobs. I have been looking into getting a camera system for pipes,but I cant swing the 6k for a seesnake and I wouldn't use it enough to warrant spending that if I could afford it. I found an extremely cheap one at harbor freight and was considering purchasing it. I know it is far inferior to a see snake, but what would you guys recommend?